Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops
Nestled in a quiet street (7 min walk) in Olinda village in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, 50 min from Melbourne CBD, you will find this Unique Gem! Oozing charisma, and beautiful eclectic luxury furniture collected from around the world with many Asian aspects, experience a stay that you will never forget.
Absorb the smells and senses of the gorgeous blooms and forest that envelop you as you relax with the whole family (up to 6 guests) at this stunning property.
Sit on the deck over-looking the back garden and enjoy the sound of "peace'... except for the variety of birds that visit in the mornings and afternoons.
Indulge in top of the range linen, feather down dooners, new beds and stylish decor. Each room is special with three QUEEN bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, office space, full kitchen and even a butler's pantry and open fireplace. Everything you could wish for in a getaway or even a long stay?
Admire the parrots close up in the spacious outdoor living or stoke up the fire pit, take a short walk to shops, pubs, excellent nearby restaurants, IGA (like a small Coles), bakery and grocery market. You can even bring your furry friend(s).
Walking into the stylish entry, you are drawn down to the main living room with large open fireplace, sofa, and dining areas. Go through to the kitchen or detour straight into the butler's pantry with all your gathered goodies for a delicious meal or two.
The kitchen and butler's pantry are fully equipped with dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, microwave, oven, stovetop and all the crockery, cutler and implements you could need to cook your favourite ensembles of ingredients.
Relax in the second living area to read or watch TV, or retreat to the office space which can be enclosed for a private space to think and work.
The family bathroom is spacious and features a walk-in shower with rain shower, a large soaking tub beneath a huge window looking out into the garden and a toilet.
Opposite is the first queen 'blue bedroom', then the 2nd queen 'pink bedroom' and at the end of the hallway the master 'gold bedroom' with a full and private ensuite, views to the garden. Another person may sleep on the Italian Sofa in the informal living room, especially if he/she enjoys watching TV late into the night.
Outside there are huge expanses of decking with multiple outdoor furnishings to soak up the sun. And a half acre of gardens to enjoy including a fire pit if you're wanting to toast marshmallows!
Please supervise young children closely - the expensive and exquisite furniture and furnishings are much loved, thank you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off heating
Turn off all lights
Place trash In recycling bin (yellow bin) and food in red bin
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops on 31 January 2026 start from NZ$354, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury 5***** Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops located?
Located in Olinda, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tree Fern Gully Track, Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Dandenongs and National Rhododendron Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The house is absolutely beautiful and superbly equipped.
Amy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
I am so happy to hear that Amy.
Thank you for choosing Blue Hills Haven
Loved by families and pets
And really appreciate your kind words of appreciation. Means a lot to me when my guests love and enjoy my haven of tranquility as much as I do as I go the extra mile to try make it so
Hope to see you again soon
Best wishes Sanchia
This house is even lovelier in person! It is beautiful, modern, but also cosy. Such a lovely setting and Sanchia was wonderful, nice enough to give us a 3pm checkout :)
Katie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Hi Katie, thank you so much for your kind words This is why I do Airbnb, my costs net out. So I do it to share my beautiful home with people like yourself who appreciate a peaceful place of tranquility, a home away from home and enjoy the ‘finer things in life’ which we could all use
Best regards and hope to see you again
Sanchia
Really lovely setting within walking distance of Olinda (very steep for those who don’t like hills).Setting amazing -house beautifully eclectic the only issue we had was the sleeping - 5 adult females only 3 double beds no single sofa in the office and no sofa bed in the lounge only a sofa. So not what we were expecting from the description but we made do as the setting and house was beautiful.
We enjoyed a warm and cosy long weekend at this beautiful and high quality property. Sanchia is a kind and thoughtful host and we had everything we needed. The location is very convenient and makes a great base for exploring all the main attractions of the Dandenongs. We loved it!
Jo L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Hi Jo, thank you for your kind words. So much appreciated when my guests enjoy a 5 star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ experience in my home. An absolute pleasure hosting you. Hope to see you again
Best Sanchia
Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness and lovely accomadation we felt like we were staying in an art gallery . We Would definitely stay again. Highly recommed .
louise l.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2023
Thanks so much for taking time to review your stay at Blue Hills Haven - we would love to host you again and thank you for your recommendation! :)
Beautiful house and garden, with many thoughtful touches. Well equipped kitchen. Great communication with the host. Perfect base in the Dandenongs. Highly recommended.
Jo C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Thanks Jo, it’s people like you that make hosting my beautiful home enjoyable
Hope to see you again
Best wishes Sanchia
Lovely well appointed place tucked away amidst the giant Victorian Ash.
The house has all modern conveniences and is exotically decorated with comfortable furniture. The deck is lovely to sit on and enjoy the view and listen to the birds and its also enclosed to keep pets contained. The garden is also well laid out and the fire pit is nestled down in the garden. It would be fantastic if the garden was enclosed to allow unsupervised pet access. All in all a wonderful place to stay.
Brandy was an absolute delight to host. Very respectful of my treasured furniture and treated my home as he would her own. Easy to communicate with and always filled me with ease. I would highly recommend Brandy to any future host!
About the host
Hosted by Sanchia
Welcome to BlueHillsHaven, a sanctuary that I have created over the years for myself and others to enjoy. I have furnished it with special furniture pieces from around the world during my travels and all the artwork is hand-painted by my mother with love and attention to detail. The moment you enter my home you feel like it is going into your own private world of beauty and nature but with luxury finishes and mod cons. I love it here, and hope you do too!
Why they chose this property
Staying in the Dandenong Ranges is like going back 50 years, with beautiful quaint shops where you will always find a treasure to take home. It's dotted with restaurants of all sorts of different cuisines from Thai, The best Pizza I have ever tasted (within walking distance to my home), french, german, and Japanese, English Tea House, GF and Vegan all serving their own specialty of delicious home made foods. Set in Beautiful surroundings, Wildlife, singing of Birds, walks within a forest or to a waterfall for all levels of fitness, and very friendly people who are always positive, have a zest for life, and are eager to help
What makes this property unique
WoW! is what all people say when they walk in the door to BlueHillsHaven, my home and your home away from home.
"There is nothing that compares; on the hill" is what they say. I agree, it truly is a gem to relax, revitalise, and for all to enjoy, including our furry friends!
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